Asia Articles
Worlds Collide in Hanoi – Vietnam, AsiaIn Hanoi, Aaron Robertson finds a fast-changing city whose life is formed from the often surprising meeting of both East and West.
When in Korea… – South Korea, AsiaThe gateway to a true exchange of Korean culture may just be through drinking gallons of their beloved soju, or eating mysteriously poisonous fish. Either way, Jon Wick found it to be a step in the right direction.
Baltoro K2 Gondogoro La Pakistan – AsiaTatanka was told by the adventurous and the wise that the world’s best mountains lie in Pakistan. So, she went on a trek to see for herself.
Beguiling Guilin – China, AsiaBill Pfeffer begins his three-month journey through China in the charming city of Guilin, an amusing introduction to this fascinating culture.
Truckking Ladakh – India, AsiaSom Datta rode with trucks that missed seat belts, sometimes windshields, carried goats, petrol and military men.
Cruising the Yangtze River – China, AsiaCruise down China’s longest river and the third longest in the world with Pam MacNaughtan.
12 Incredible Temples to Visit in AsiaPlaces of worship tend to be popular tourist attractions the world around. If you are heading to Asia anytime soon you’ll do well to work several of Deanna Hyland’s suggestions into your itinerary.
Giant Clams, Giant Statement – Camiguin Island, Philippines, AsiaJennifer Pemberton snorkels with man-eating giant clams in the dangerous waters of a controversial conservation in the Philippines.
Pedro, the Ping, and a Pepper Tree – Chiang Mai, Thailand, AsiaLooking for a perfect wooden house in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is made a lot harder when dogs chase your bicycle.
Shanghai Redux – China, AsiaJoanne Gerber enjoyed being in Shanghai, but she couldn’t help thinking that rapid
growth and modernization may be compromising its architectural heritage
and unique character.
